In the winter of 2011, three and half year old Declan Roberts was diagnosed with a rare form of pediatric cancer. He tolerated three brain surgeries, three port replacement surgeries, and more than 30 weeks of a very aggressive chemotherapy treatment plan, all while smiling, laughing, playing, and spreading his infectious joy all around him. When talking about how even heroes have bad days, Declan’s response was “not me!”

Declan went to Heaven one year after his diagnosis, despite fighting with tremendous grace and perseverance. We continue Declan’s fight by giving a voice to pediatric cancer awareness, and supporting the work done by the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Join us at Victory Brewing Company on Sunday, August 11, 2013, for a beef and beer fundraiser, where we will honor the memory of sweet Declan. Proceeds benefit Team Declan/The Lemon Ride for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.

The story of Victory Brewing Company starts on a school bus in 1973 when fifth-graders Ron Barchet and Bill Covaleski stepped aboard, on their way to a new school. The two became fast friends and remained so, even as they grew up and went to college on opposite coasts. Just months out of college, Bill’s appreciation of good beer and access to his father’s home brewing equipment inspired him to explore the hobby. That same year (1985), Bill gave Ron a home brewing kit as a Christmas gift. With that, both Bill and Ron developed their love of the craft…Learn More…